Cognitive approach

Cards (13)

  • What is the internal working model?

    Mental process that contribute to information processing that can be studied via interference
  • What are schemas?

    The cognitive framework that help to interpret information
  • What are role schemas?

    Ideas about behavior which is expected from people in certain roles, settings or situations
  • What are event schemes?

    They contain information about what occurs in a situation
  • What are self schemas?

    They contain information about ourselves which is based on physical characteristics, personality and beliefs
  • What can schemas lead to?

    Serotyping and labelling
  • What is the theoretical computer model?

    Argues that the brain works in a way similar to a computer
  • Explain the theoretical computer model

    The brain acts as a processor which can input and output information whilst other parts of the brain form networks and work sequentially
  • What is the aim of cognitive neuroscience?

    To map human behavior and link to brain functions
  • What do cognitive neuroscientists use to study the brain?
    Lesion studies, electrophysiology and neuroimaging
  • What are lesion studies?

    Studying individuals who already have brain injuries and seeing the effect
  • What is electrophysiology?
    The use of electric and magnetic fields to measure brain activity
  • What is neuroimaging?

    Pinpoints areas of the brain which are activated during memory tasks e.g PET scans